Do not use any other over-the-counter laxatives or other stool softener without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Peri-Colace, or if you are also taking mineral oil.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using Peri-Colace if you have:

nausea or vomiting;

stomach pain;

a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts for 2 weeks or longer; or

if you have an intestinal disorder such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

Do not use this medication without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether Peri-Colace passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Ask a doctor before giving this medication to a child younger than 2 years old.

How should I use Peri-Colace?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

Take this medication with a full glass of water.

It may be best to take this medication at night or at bedtime. Peri-Colace should cause you to have a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours.

Do not take this medication for longer than 7 days in a row, unless your doctor tells you to.

Call your doctor if your constipation does not improve or if it gets worse after taking Peri-Colace.

Store Peri-Colace at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since Peri-Colace is taken as needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or diarrhea.

What should I avoid while using Peri-Colace?

Do not use any other over-the-counter laxatives or other stool softener without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Docusate or senna may be contained in other medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain medicine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains docusate or senna.

Peri-Colace side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Peri-Colace and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

What other drugs will affect Peri-Colace?

There may be other drugs that can interact with Peri-Colace. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.